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Honda VFR 1200 X Crosstourer Special Edition - [2012]
This edition of the Honda VFR 1200 X Crosstourer Special Edition is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2012. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Buell-EBR 1190RS V-Twin and the 2013 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.This particular Honda VFR 1200 has a 1237cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V3 Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative V3 engine, Adventure style motorbike includes the Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure - [2010]
The 2012 VFR 1200 shares its V3 engine and Adventure style configuration with the likes of the 2010 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure and the 2008 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the VFR 1200's Adventure style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2010 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure | 2010cc.2008 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure | 2008cc.
Weighing in at 275 kgs (606 lbs) this makes the Honda VFR 1200 X Crosstourer Special Edition in the same weight category as the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX- GX+ or the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid, give or take 50kg.
The 2012 Honda VFR 1200 shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC - [2025]
In terms of power the 1237cc 16 valve V3 4 cylinder engine produces 127 bhp (94 kW) @ 7750 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 92.9 lb-ft (125.9 Nm) @ 6500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda VFR 1200 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1990 Kawasaki ZX-R 750 H2 has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2012 Honda VFR 1200 X Crosstourer Special Edition.
The 2012 Honda VFR 1200 X Crosstourer Special Edition has a Power to weight ratio of 461.8 bhp per ton and 337.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2012 VFR 1200 competing with the 1990 Kawasaki ZX-R 750 H2 [486.3 bhp\ton] and the 1994 Yamaha FZR 600 R [485.2 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda VFR 1200 generating around 337.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2006 Yamaha XV 1900 Roadliner [362.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 2008 Yamaha XV 1900 Roadliner [362.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 8.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.2 secs, this makes the Honda VFR 1200 X Crosstourer Special Edition similar in acceleration to the 2024 Honda CB 650 R (8.0 secs) and the 2021 Honda CB 650 R (8.0 secs). This Honda VFR 1200 X Crosstourer Special Edition also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2012 Honda VFR 1200 X Crosstourer Special Edition and the 1994 Yamaha XT 225 Serow
When talking about the performance of the 2012 Honda VFR 1200 X Crosstourer Special Edition on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1994 Yamaha XT 225 Serow (0 secs) and the 1981 Yamaha XJ 400 Special (0 secs).
The 2012 version of the Honda VFR 1200 X Crosstourer Special Edition has a maximum speed of 135mph.
Top Speed of the 2012 VFR 1200 equals the 2005 Honda CB 900 F Hornet
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2012 Honda VFR 1200 X Crosstourer Special Edition then how about a 2005 Honda CB 900 F Hornet (146 mph) and the 2002 Honda CB 900 F Hornet (146 mph).
